How Jo Malone CBE Built a Beauty Empire While Navigating Motherhood

Today we have a guest whose work has quietly, beautifully shaped the way millions of people smell the world. Jo Malone CBE is a self-taught perfumer and entrepreneur who founded Jo Malone London and later sold the brand in 2006. In 2011, she launched Jo Loves - brands that turned simple scent into a language of memory and luxury. She grew Jo Malone London from a kitchen-table idea into a global name and then made the bold move of selling the brand to Estée Lauder - only to go on and build again, proving that reinvention is part of her signature. Jo’s story is as human as it is aspirational: she came from humble beginnings, faced and overcame severe personal challenges including a battle with cancer, and has been recognised for her services to business with honours including a CBE. Get comfortable: this is a conversation about resilience, motherhood, and the small rituals that make life smell so good. Find Jo Malone on Instagram: Jo Loves Official: Jo Vodka: Find us on instagram @wearemothertongue

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This episode is 68:25 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2026.

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